How to get to the Hofburg by U-Bahn
Station, line, journey time and exit — the complete guide.
Get off at Herrengasse station (U3 line). From there it is a ~4-minute walk to the Hofburg and the Michaelertor gate.
From Volkstheater (U2, U3) it is about a five-minute walk to Heldenplatz and the Neue Burg — handy if you are coming from that side.
Alternative: station Volkstheater (lines U2, U3).
Overview
The Hofburg was the seat of the Habsburgs for more than 600 years and is today a whole complex of buildings: the Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum, the Silver Collection, the Spanish Riding School, the National Library and the wide Heldenplatz. The nearest station is Herrengasse on the U3: from there it is about a four-minute walk across Michaelerplatz and through the Michaelertor gate into the courtyard.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | U-Bahn route |
|---|---|
| Stephansplatz | U3 towards Ottakring, 1 stop, ~2 min |
| Karlsplatz | U1 to Stephansplatz, change to the U3 towards Ottakring, ~6 min |
| Westbahnhof | U3 towards Simmering, ~5 min |
| Praterstern | U1 to Stephansplatz, change to the U3 towards Ottakring, ~8 min |
Step by step
Take the U3 line and get off at Herrengasse.
Follow the signs inside the station to the right exit.
After about 4 minutes on foot you reach the Hofburg and the Michaelertor gate.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
Which U-Bahn station is the closest?
Herrengasse (U3 line). From the exit it is about 4 minutes on foot.
How much does the U-Bahn cost?
A single Wiener Linien ticket costs €3.20 (€3.00 bought digitally in the WienMobil app); a 24-hour ticket is €10.20. Transfers between U-Bahn, tram and bus are included — you never pay extra to change lines. Travelling without a ticket costs €135.
How long does the journey take?
From Stephansplatz: U3 towards Ottakring, 1 stop, ~2 min. Add the 4 min walk on top.
What time does the U-Bahn run?
The U-Bahn runs from about 05:00 to 00:30, every 2 to 5 minutes during the day. On Friday and Saturday nights and the nights before public holidays it runs 24 hours, every 15 minutes; on all other nights the NightLine buses take over.
Where can I find more attractions near the U-Bahn?
All the landmarks with their nearest station are listed in our overview of Vienna attractions near the U-Bahn.
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Updated: July 2026